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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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